Big Day In, Big Inspiration – A Real-World Look at STEM
Our Year 10 Robotics and Coding students and the Year 11 ATAR Applied Information Technology class headed off to the Big Day In at ECU Joondalup, and they came back buzzing.
The event brought together high school students from all over Perth to explore what a future in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) could look like. But this was not your average lecture series; it was hands-on, packed with real stories, and full of unexpected lightbulb moments.
Real People, Real Pathways
One of the best parts of the day was hearing from young tech professionals, most of whom were not much older than our students! They shared how they ended up in roles like software engineer, UX designer, cybersecurity analyst, intelligence and even the military.
Some had gone straight to university, while others had started in different industries, completed a TAFE course, or taken a less traditional path.
The message was clear: there is no one right way to get there!
Girls in Tech? Absolutely.
It was especially great to see so many female presenters, all passionate about their work and keen to encourage more girls into the field. They spoke honestly about the challenges but also about the massive opportunities, and how supported they felt in tech-based careers.
Big Names, Big Opportunities
Students also got the chance to chat with reps from companies like Microsoft, Google, Bankwest, PTA, Wisetech Global and TCS, asking questions and hearing about what working in tech actually looks like. This made the idea of a tech career feel a lot more real and exciting.
Takeaway? There’s Room for Everyone
Whether our students already see themselves as future coders or are just dipping their toes into the digital world, the day offered something valuable. They walked away knowing that STEM is wide open, for the curious, the creative, the problem-solvers and the big thinkers.
We are proud of the way our students threw themselves into the experience with open minds and plenty of curiosity. It’s clear that the future of tech has space for all kinds of thinkers, and our students are more than ready to take their place in it.
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Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
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